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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Black American Firsts in Film and Theatre (70 person items)"While Ethel Waters was the first African-American to star in her own television show, Nat King Cole was the first African-American to have a nationwide show. The variety program, which was aptly titled ‘The Nat ‘King’ Cole Show’, debuted on NBC in 1956, but was unfortunately canceled a short year later due to lack of sponsorship."
Notable African Americans who helped pave the way (64 person items)"Nat King Cole became the first African American network television host when his show, "The Nat King Cole Show," debuted on NBC in 1956. The series ended one year later, due to a lack of sponsorship. Nat commented at the time, "Madison Avenue is afraid of the dark.""
"My favorite song: "Stardust". Moreover, a Californian opinion poll has designated this song as the best of the last 50 years. I don't know when this happened. (Google translation)"
